Planning of changing my gears and installing lockers on 2008 sahara:


what kind of locker should i get?

 

I'm going Detroits front and rear. Most people don't go Detroit up front. So, at least, Detroit in the rear and ARB up front (most people will say go selectable up front).

 

This is from the Detroit Locker web site FAQs:

Can the Detroit Locker be used in the front axles?

Yes they can, but you must have lock out hubs and they MUST be unlocked for on-road driving because of steering issues.

On the rear, a locker that is always on is prone to side slip when traction is lost. That can be bad when on the road, up a hill, applying power for the hill. The rear end can slide down the crown of the road.

 

With Detroits new locker, there is some unlocking when taking turns in 2WD. There is no power being transfered to the front axle in 2WD, there is no bind. You have to get used to a Detroit around turns and in snow. If you get used to it and it's characteristics, you'll be golden. Always locked, no need to worry about clutches, air lines, solenoids, air compressors, etc. It's a bulletproof carrier. EVERYONE in my club runs them front and rear, or at least in the rear. None have any problems. The occasional busted shaft (due to the trails we wheel). But that is all.

 

There's nothing new about the Detroit locker. It's always locked and you cannot disconnect the JK front axle (unless you take off the drive shaft). Although the Detroit soft lockers are less harsh than the old ones, I wouldn't recommend one for the front axle on a daily driver (especially in snow country).

 

Dude, you did great at hollister this weekend without lockers!

Can't speak from experience but ARBs seem to be the "way to go". Granted they're expensive but you get the selectivity.

 

I have a lockright in my front d-30, for $300 it serves the purpose. Till I get a d-60 up front.

 

thanks ! yep no lockers and no dico yet

 

I went back and forth for a while between OX and ARB -- definitely wanted the control of selectable lockers, didn't like the down-sides of the detroits, etc. on the street, particularly in the snow and ice since we do head up to Tahoe in our rig in the winter.

In the end I went with the ARB's since they are tried-and-true, somewhat less "exotic" than the OX (meaning everyone knows how to service them and has spare parts, etc.) and I have other uses for the necessary on-board air supply, such as airing up tires.

I had also heard that the OX lockers suffered from cable stretch issues and were in need of frequent re-adjustment, and you need to find a place in your cab to mount two levers to actuate them.

I am pretty much 100% satisfied with my choice so far. I have since heard from OX users that some of the cable stretch issues are over-stated, and they do appear to be very stout and well-made, but IMO you really can't go wrong with the ARB's.

 

I run 35's and it works, maybe nobody told my lockright any different.